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Rude Cosmopolitan
Exchanging Vodka for Tequila in a typical Cosmopolitan recipe results in the Rude Cosmopolitan cocktail. But make no mistake, this is a genuine Margarita variation in disguise, and its a fantastic mixed drink As Simon Difford says in his Sauce Guide: "Don't let the pink appearance of this Cosmopolitan fool you into thinking its a fluffy cocktail. It's both serious and superb".
Mix
1 shot of Tequila
1 shot of Triple Sec
1.5 shots of Cranberry Juice
0.5 shots of Lime Juice
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Coupette glass and garnish with a flamed orange zest.
Ingredient Profile
A backlit Rude Cosmopolitan with a floated Orange zest cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
PartyCocktails.com's shot by shot guide shows how to mix a Rude Cosmopolitan cocktail. Don't forget to check out our Top Ten Tips For Mixing Cocktails
Fill a Coupette glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 1 shot of Triple Sec and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 1.5 shots of Cranberry Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add 2 dashes of Orange Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a flamed orange zest.